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Now
Dappled delight of dancing day Cheers my heart as I go on my way. Frozen darkness of wintry clime Gone now forever – until the next time. Cycle of darkness and light without end – Darkness light darkness light both … Continue reading
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Release
Golden stream of liquid sound Delights the ear as all around Creation wings, sings. Joys abound. Briars snatch, catch, scratch, and tear At feet, hands, heart, head, bringing tears Of blood to brow o’erwhelm’d with fear. Struggle not, nor wrest, … Continue reading
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Tagged comfort, creation, Delight, faith, fear, joy, life, release, spirituality, tears
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Ash Wednesday 2018
Give up the chocolate, give up the cheese! Maybe at last I’ll lose weight now – oh please…. Give up the caffeine and give up the wine! Maybe, just maybe I’ll now sleep fine… No! Spirit-led, into the desert now … Continue reading
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Topsy-turvy
Topsy-turvy kingdom rules – Surely these were made for fools! Things that Jesus says – though jewels, they Turn things on their head. ‘Work for God’s kingdom night and day – Don’t count the cost!’ we’ve heard Him say. But … Continue reading
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Tagged anger, being, call, commitment, darkness, faith, fear, frail, freedom, God, Grace, healing, helplessness, hope, hopeless, hopelessness, incarnation, Jesus, joy, Leave, life, light, longing, love, pain., peace, powerlessness, promise, reality, referendum, release, Remain, response, salvation, uncertainty, weakness
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Voices
Ceaseless whispers hissing in my soul, Voices urging loss of self-control. ‘Hurt, destroy yourself! You don’t belong! These people are too good for you! Be gone!’ Ceaseless whispers sending me away, Away into dark tomb where light of day No … Continue reading
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Driven by love
Burning like fire in the heart of the soul, Jesus, the Son of God, comes to make whole All those who lie dead in darkness and night – Jesus, the Son of God, comes to bring light. Reaching out, touching … Continue reading
God in all things?
God in all things? Truly? Is God in all things? A beautiful sunset, a sleeping child, A rose in bloom, a mother’s smile… A father’s strong hand, a lover’s caress, A hug from a friend, my deepest distress… Hold … Continue reading
When all else fails…
When we are weak: Lord, be our might. When all is dark: Lord, be our light. When bound in chains: Lord, bring release. When turmoil reigns: Lord, be our peace. When danger’s near: Lord, be our power. When others jeer: … Continue reading
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Dancing Delight
Head in hands with eyes closed tight, Sudden shock of dappled light Breaks upon my shuttered sight As sunlight dances through the leaves Joined but lightly to the trees Madly, gladly blown in breeze. Clapping hands, I laugh with glee … Continue reading
Dawn
Soft are the shadows that swathe my sight, Velveteen darkness of deepest night. Hushed is the silence that holds me tight, Soothing, caressing my wait for the light. Time was I feared the night had no end. Darkness, once threatening, … Continue reading
Hope On the Edge 